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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Get more ideas about eating healthy and saving money.

Looking for more ways to keep your budget in check? Here are 5 more ideas for eating healthy without breaking the bank....

 
Sunday, May 01, 2011

Meatless meals can be nutritious and good for your wallet.

Besides the nutritional boost you get from eating more plant foods, there are good things about eating meatless meals and being a vegetarian sometimes. Vegetarians tend to weigh less than meat lovers, and have a longer life expectancy. And when eating a low-fat diet as well, they may have...

 
Saturday, April 30, 2011

5 ways to eat healthy on a budget.

Today, we're all looking for ways to keep our budget in check. Here are some ways to eat healthy and stretch your food dollars:...

 
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Are we eating enough fruits and vegetables?

When did you eat a real fruit and not something fruit flavored? If you can’t remember, you're not alone. A recent study found that only one-third of adults ate two or more servings of fruit a day and even fewer (27%) ate three or more servings of veggies. That’s...

 
Friday, April 15, 2011

Discover music's effect on healthy habits.

Does your life have a constant sound track? Music can help power up some healthy habits…and ruin others....

 
Monday, April 11, 2011

Getting plenty of vitamin D can help build bones and prevent deficiencies.

We've heard how much our bones need calcium. But vitamin D helps to keep blood levels of calcium normal—to help bones grow and stay strong. Vitamin D is also busy in the kidneys, helping hold onto calcium that could be carried away in the urine....

 
Friday, April 01, 2011

Evidence keeps piling up in favor of eating breakfast.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here’s more information so you can start the day off right....

 
Friday, April 01, 2011

Sensible snacks can keep healthy eating on track.

The key to smart snacking is to plan ahead and keep lower calorie foods handy. That way you can fill up with healthy nutrients instead of grabbing other options. Try these snack ideas for 100 calories or less:...

 
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Red vegetables may help protect against cancer and heart disease.

Some of the tastiest vegetables come in beautiful, heart-thumping shades of red. These bright red colors come from plant chemicals that may help protect against cancer and heart disease as part of a healthful diet....

 
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Ways to help prevent the spread of flu and respiratory illnesses.

It’s that time of year—cold weather and colds and flu. Check out this list of recommendations to stay healthy and keep your germs to yourself....

 
Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Planning ahead for grocery shopping can save money, time and help you buy healthier items.

To make grocery shopping less of a chore, try these simple steps:...

 
Saturday, January 01, 2011

Get the update on cold and flu, and exercise.

When you're feeling under the weather, should you stay home and hug the tissue box or work out and risk spreading your germs? Here's what you need to know about exercise and the common cold and flu....

 
 

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